Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Orange-wine & tea-like

This is a gentle orange wine made by fermenting three white varieties together on their skins, then bottling without filtering or fining. The result is a “red-like white” with citrus, lemongrass and spice, plus a riverstone-mineral feel and soft, grippy tannin on the palate. Chill it lightly and watch it disappear with food.

Highlights

• Certified Organic; vegan suitable
• Skin-contact field blend: Muscat à Petits Grains, Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
• Citrus, lemongrass and spice with riverstone mineral notes (winery tasting notes)
• Bottled without filtering or fining for a more textural, savoury feel

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Aromas of citrus, lemongrass and spice lead straight in. The palate feels ‘amber white’ in the best way: citrus and stony minerality, a gentle tea-like grip, and soft tannins that give it structure without harshness.

Winemaking

Fermented on skins to build texture and tannin, then bottled without filtering or fining, keeping it savoury, slightly cloudy, and full of character.

Vineyard & Vintage

Vintage: 2024. A field blend from McLaren Vale, made in a skin-contact style for texture and a red-wine-like palate feel.

Why We Love It

Because it bridges worlds: fresh and bright like a white, but with the grip and savoury edge that makes food taste even better.

Food Pairing

Skin-contact whites love salty, umami and textured dishes. Lightly chill it and pair it with food that has bite.

Try matching this wine with →

• Sushi and sashimi night – Recipe Search
• Crispy pork belly with herbs – Recipe Search
• Roasted cauliflower with tahini (veg) – Recipe Search

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

When you want something different, but still genuinely drinkable — the bottle that starts a conversation.

Cellaring

Drink now to 2–4 years. Serve gently chilled (8–10°C) to highlight the citrus and keep the grip tidy.

Producer

Battle of Bosworth makes expressive, organic McLaren Vale wines, and the Dissident range is where they play with technique and texture — always with drinkability in mind.

Related Wines To Try →

More bottles with a similar feel, ready to explore:

• Modern, gently oaked Chardonnay – Battle of Bosworth Chardonnay 2024
• Bright, juicy Pinot style red – Battle of Bosworth Expat Pinot Noir 2024
• Juicy, chillable Shiraz – Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz 2024

FAQ

What does Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend taste like?

It tastes citrusy and savoury with lemongrass and spice, a riverstone-mineral edge, and soft, tea-like tannins from skin contact.

Is Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend a dry wine?

Yes. It drinks dry, with texture and grip rather than sweetness.

Is this an ‘orange wine’?

Yes — it’s a skin-contact white (often called orange wine). The skins add tannin and structure, giving it a red-wine-like mouthfeel.

What grapes are in Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend?

Muscat à Petits Grains, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, fermented together on skins.

How should I serve Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend?

Gently chilled (about 8–10°C). Too cold hides the texture; slightly warmer brings out the spice and grip.

What foods pair best with Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend?

Sushi, dumplings, pork belly, roast cauliflower, eggplant dishes, and anything salty or umami-rich.

Does this wine contain preservatives (also called sulphites)?

All wines can contain naturally occurring sulphites. For more detail, see: Wine preservatives.

Who will enjoy Battle of Bosworth Dissident Skin Contact Field Blend most?

Anyone who likes textural whites, savoury flavours, and wines that sit comfortably between white and red.

(SKU: BB_DIS_CV)